Rue Christmas

The Tartan Christmas layout in issue two of Rue Magazine has got me inspired. The bright red, gold chains and colorful plaid are all items I want to incorporate into my Christmas décor this year. I already have these wonderful cookie tins for the cookie exchange next week. Now I just need to find a plaid fabric that works well with them. I'm so excited! So what are your holiday décor plans this year?...Happy Entertaining Everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m so thankful for my family and friends on this day. I’m also very thankful for all of you who take the time to read and comment on Shoebox Décor. I know there are a hundred and one blogs out there and the fact that you take the time to read this one just really really warms my heart, so thank you guys so much…

Above is a picture of my Thanksgiving tablescape. I’m happy with how it turned out and I want to thank my good friend Ria for the great job she did on the napkins and tablecloth. Everything on the table is from the thrift store except for those two items. The Grand Baroque flatware is the highlight of the table but then again I’m biased since it is my favorite piece. The rest of my family are in love with the napkins but I think they’re a bit biased as well since it has their names on it…So what do you like the most?

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Dinner with Mr. Goodwill Hunting

A couple of days ago I fell in love with this table setting by Mr. Goodwill Hunting. I loved it so much I was ready to pack a bag and catch a flight to the east coast to have dinner with my cross country soul mate. It’s a setting for one that can easily be transformed into dinner for twelve. The classic black, white and red color scheme makes it both masculine and feminine while being all around inviting. Hopefully I will be receiving a dinner invitation from Mr.GH soon (hint, wink wink)…Happy Entertaining Everyone!

Table Top Part Two

My table setting for Thanksgiving is turning out pretty well. I found this great blue toile fabric for my table cloth and on Saturday my custom made fabric from Spoonflower.com for my napkins arrived. I’m handing both over to my good friend Ria today so she can put the finishing touches on them. It’s always handy to have a friend that is a sewing goddess…Happy Entertaining Everyone!

Table Top

Around the blogosphere Thanksgiving tablescape inspirations have been popping up everywhere. Yesterday I was inspired by Natasha over at Northern Lights yellow flower power and Claire at High Gloss Blue’s plaid table setting. Both tablescapes are uniquely different and have me pulling out the china early. Armed with Flair, I think I’m ready to present my best table setting to date. I still need a table cloth to go with all that gold and yellow but for the first time I'm very excited about entertaining this holiday season…Happy Decorating Everyone!

Happy Hump Day

Tables, Tables, and more Tables.... I've been eating way too much. Hope you enjoy these hump day pictures.